Year 12 Physics Task Number 2

Context:
Understanding the similarities and differences in the interactions of single charges in electric and
magnetic fields provides students with a conceptual foundation for this module. Phenomena that
include the force produced on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field, the force between current-
carrying wires, Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction, the principles of transformers and the
workings of motors and generators can all be understood as instances of forces acting on moving
charged particles in magnetic fields.

Task number: 2 Weighting: 25% Timing: Term 2, Week 6 (6

weeks)
Outcomes assessed
A student:

 PH12-13 explains and analyses the electric and magnetic interactions due to charged particles
and currents and evaluates their effect both qualitatively and quantitatively.
 solves scientific problems using primary and secondary data, critical thinking skills and scientific
processes PH11/12-6
 communicates scientific understanding using suitable language and terminology for a specific
audience or purpose PH11/12-7

Nature of the task

Students:

 research the construction and operation of a simple DC Motor

 Design and construct a working model of a simple DC motor based on your research to be
presented and demonstrated in class.
 submit a video consisting of 2 parts
o Part 1: A series of video journal entries showing the research design and construction of
your model
o Part 2: A video segment describing the simple DC motor, its components, construction
and how it functions to generate torque using your completed model
o
 Submit a list of references in APA format describing the sources used in your research and
construction.
Student information:
 The model must be constructed from components you have gathered (not from a purchased kit)
 The model must be battery operated with a maximum requirements of 12V DC
 You will be provided with 4 lessons (one per week for the first 4 weeks) to work on your
assessment in class.

 Your video journal entries will need to be dated and give an idea of the time that has been spent
working on this assessment both in class and in your own time.
Marking criteria:

Knowledge and Understanding 10 marks (PH12-13)

Students:
 explain the operation of the simple DC motor in terms of its components and their function
 demonstrate how the simple DC motor functions to produce torque
 relate the operation of a model DC motor to an understand of the motor effect

Problem Solving and Communicating 15 marks (PH11/12-6, PH11/12-7)

Students:
 discuss the underlying scientific concepts shown in the model
 use correct scientific terminology and nomenclature relating to appropriate scientific principles
 present a series of video journal entries describing the research design construction and
improvement of your DC Motor
 present a video segment explaining the operation of the simple DC motor and how it generates
Torque

Feedback provided
To inform future learning your feedback will consist of:
 comments written on your marking feedback
Marking Guidelines:
Knowledge and Understanding 10 marks (PH12-13)
Students: Marks

PH12-13 explain and analyze the electric and magnetic interactions due to charged
particles and currents and evaluates their effect both qualitatively and quantitatively

 Demonstrate an extensive understanding of the use of the motor effect in your

model DC motor
 Provide a detailed understanding of how the motor functions to product torque 9–10
 Relate the operation of the DC motor to an understanding of the conditions
producing maximum force, relationship between the direction of that force and the
magnetic field strength and current

 show an understanding of the use of the motor effect in your model DC motor
 Describe how the motor functions to product torque
 Describe the conditions under which the DC motor produces maximum force, the 6–8
relationship between the direction of that force and the magnetic field strength and
current

 Describe how the motor effect relates to your model DC motor

 identify how the motor functions to product torque 3–5

 describe the motor effect

OR 1–2
 identify a relevant principle or law
Problem Solving and Communicating 15 marks (PH11/12-6, PH11/12-7)
Students: Marks

PH11/12-6 solve scientific problems using primary and secondary data, critical thinking
skills and scientific processes

 In your video log show extensive evidence of problem solving and adjustments as 6-7
your construct and improve your model. Show evidence of the problem solving
approach or approaches used.

 In your video log demonstrate evidence of problems encountered and solutions tried 4–5
during the construction of your model.

 Show evidence of a problem encountered as part of the construction of your model 2–3
and the solution you ultimately used to solve it.

 Demonstrate a problem encountered in the construction of your model DC motor 1

PH11/12-7 communicate scientific understanding using suitable language and

terminology for a specific audience or purpose

 Discuss the components of a simple DC motor and their functions. Show how you 6-8
have applied this knowledge in the construction of your model
 Demonstrate how your model operates in relation to the appropriate scientific
principles using a comprehensive argument
 use extensive scientific terminology and effectively relate to appropriate principles

 describe the components of a simple DC motor and their function 4–5

 discuss model DC motor and the scientific principles with a coherent response
 use detailed scientific terminology and nomenclature

 identify the components of a simple DC motor and their function 2–3

 discuss model DC motor and the scientific principles with a coherent response
 use limited scientific terminology and nomenclature

 Recall the motor effect or 1

 List the components of a simple DC motor